the first time I saw a Mantra, it was sort of like WTF!!!! An odd addition to the Bimota family if there ever was one. In the scheme of things it sort of doesn't really fit...

I picture a family reunion dinner table situation with Davide Tardozzi (YB4)... Jon Ekerold (YB3) And Frederico Martini sitting at the head of the table, with Jacques-Yves Cousteau sitting to his left (Mantra)... lol.

However ironic or out of character the Mantra is for Bimota, it is a design I have come over time to really appreciate, and even perhaps desire! Good chance that one day I will even buy one!